Southwest Airlines Co.
LUV
Rank in Stocks
#1193
Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air... Southwest Airlines Co. functions as a passenger airline, offering scheduled air travel services predominantly across the United States and to select neighboring international markets. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a consistent fleet of 728 Boeing 737 aircraft. Its extensive route network served 121 different locations, spanning 42 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, along with 10 international countries close by. These international destinations include Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Aruba, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. To enhance the passenger journey, Southwest provides in-flight entertainment and internet access on its Wi-Fi-enabled planes. The airline also runs the Rapid Rewards loyalty program, enabling members to accumulate points proportional to the money spent on Southwest's base fares. For customer convenience in travel planning, the company offers a range of digital tools, including its official websites and mobile applications, as well as SWABIZ, a dedicated online booking platform for business clients. Additional services available include EarlyBird Check-In, preferred boarding options, and transportation for pets and unaccompanied minors. The company was founded in 1967 and its corporate headquarters are situated in Dallas, Texas.
Share Price
$39.50
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$19.32B
Change (1 day)
-3.41%
Change (1 year)
17.84%
Country
US
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Operating Margin for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 3.46%
According to Southwest Airlines Co. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 3.46%. At the end of 2024 the company had an Operating Margin of 1.17%.
Operating Margin history for Southwest Airlines Co. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.46% | 126.14% |
| 2025 | 1.53% | 30.77% |
| 2024 | 1.17% | 36.05% |
| 2023 | 0.86% | -79.86% |
| 2022 | 4.27% | -60.83% |
| 2021 | 10.90% | -125.84% |
| 2020 | -42.18% | -420.03% |
| 2019 | 13.18% | -9.73% |
| 2018 | 14.60% | -9.26% |
| 2017 | 16.09% | -6.67% |
| 2016 | 17.24% | -17.00% |
| 2015 | 20.77% | 73.66% |
| 2014 | 11.96% | 65.65% |
| 2013 | 7.22% | 97.81% |
| 2012 | 3.65% | -17.61% |
| 2011 | 4.43% | -45.71% |
| 2010 | 8.16% | 222.53% |
| 2009 | 2.53% | -37.84% |
| 2008 | 4.07% | -49.25% |
| 2007 | 8.02% | -21.98% |
| 2006 | 10.28% | 7.53% |
| 2005 | 9.56% | 12.74% |
| 2004 | 8.48% | 32.92% |
| 2003 | 6.38% | 3.24% |
| 2002 | 6.18% | -45.60% |
| 2001 | 11.36% | -37.20% |
| 2000 | 18.09% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.36% | -97.87% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 7.75% | -97.76% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.